The legal world greets the news that renowned labor and employment attorney, John Nordlund, has shifted offices and joined Littler as a shareholder in its San Diego establishment, following an impressive stint at Jackson Lewis. Armed with an exceptional knack for dealing with federal and state employment litigation matters, Nordlund carries a vast portfolio of…
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney fortifies its labor and employment section as it welcomes its new shareholder in New York, Candace Quinn, as reported on Monday. Quinn, an executive compensation and employee benefits attorney, brings a depth of expertise rooted in her focus on reviewing, designing, and advising on employee benefits plans, health and welfare plans,…
On March 28, 2024, Polsinelli announced the inclusion of seasoned litigator Zachary Rothenberg to fortify their Health Care Litigation and Disputes practice in Los Angeles. Rothenberg joined the team as a shareholder, as enumerated by Polsinelli in a recent communication. Rothenberg carries significant expertise, especially in litigating network reimbursement cases for addiction treatment facilities and…
Foley Hoag LLP, an internationally recognized law firm, has welcomed Patrick Scully as a partner in its Denver office. As announced by the firm on Thursday, Scully has been integrated within the labor and employment group. Scully brings vast expertise in his core practice area; labor and employment law. His extensive breadth of experience extends…
Pay data released recently from the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission dates back to 2017-2018. The data reveals enduring, systemic wage disparities in the US workforce. The commission’s public release of this information sets a framework for ongoing awareness and measurement of pay discrimination within the country. The EEOC’s data dashboard, reveals information on pay collected…
Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright recently announced the appointment of Bede Gahan as a new partner in their labor and employment sector, based in Canberra, Australia. As disclosed in their official report on Monday, Gahan bears a substantial history of addressing public sector workplace relations issues. Elaborating on Gahan’s professional accomplishments, his expertise spans…
In a year of economic fluctuations, the Dallas-based firm Locke Lord experienced a relatively stable period in 2023. Profits per equity partner saw a slight improvement amounting to a 3.3% increase, despite the firm’s revenue marginally decreasing due to varying performances across professional practices. This assessment, as described by Managing Partner David Taylor as ‘solid’,…
Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, a law firm with footprint in all 50 US states, saw a 15% increase in its gross revenue in 2023. This growth could be ascribed to its rapid expansion, which included the addition of close to 170 attorneys and four new office locations. The firm reported its gross revenue standing at…
The application of artificial intelligence (AI) in safeguarding workplace safety is entering uncharted territory. While AI’s impact is well-evaluated in various facets of labor and employment law, its relevance in the context of worker safety is less studied, legal experts say. AI in employment practices is already regulated by federal and state authorities for certain…
Pillsbury, a prestigious full-service law firm, has recently welcomed JoAnna Brooks to their team. Brooks joins as a labor and employment partner at the firm’s San Francisco offices the firm announced. Brooks’ remarkable expertise spans various critical areas including high-stakes employment litigation, workplace investigations, and related counseling matters. Prior to Pillsbury, Brooks honed her skills…
The National Football League’s (NFL) Arizona Cardinals have taken an internal step to support their legal department by promoting Kevin Manara to the position of general counsel. A seasoned labor and employment attorney, Manara joined the Cardinals as special counsel in the summer of 2021 after a tenure as general counsel for the Las Vegas…
A trove of public records detailing the legal expenses of the Central Florida Oversight District, home to Disney’s theme parks, recently came to light. The documents reveal a steep increase in attorney billing rates over the past five years, especially among those specialising in labor and employment law. The district, previously a ward of Disney,…
The US Soccer Federation indeed disbursed more than $9.2 million to two prominent law firms within its latest fiscal year, as revealed by a new financial statement. The lion’s share of these funds, nearly $7.3 million, landed in the coffers of King & Spalding, with the remaining amount, just shy of $2 million, paid to…
In an announcement made on Tuesday, Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani reported on the addition of a new partner to their staff headquartered in Charleston, South CarolinaBloomberg Law. Nosizi Ralephata, the recent addition to the firm, will be joining their commercial litigation, product liability, and employment practice groups. Prior to this move, she has acquired considerable…
International law firm, Reed Smith has promoted lawyers Ashok Mukhey and Jennifer Terry to office managing partners for their locations in Century City, California, and Los Angeles, respectively. As noted in this Bloomberg Law report, the announcement was made on a recent Thursday. Mukhey is a member of the global corporate group. His legal practice…
Notable labor and employment attorney, Jennifer M. Trulock has recently joined Bradley, one of the top law firms in the U.S. Mrs. Trulock will work as a partner with the labor and employment practice group in Dallas, according to an announcement made by the firm. Formerly, she held the role of Chair at the labor…
Tucker Ellis, a renown law firm, has disclosed its plans on expanding its foothold by opening offices in Atlanta, Georgia, and Morristown, New Jersey (Bloomberg Law). The firm added that five attorneys will be absorbed into the Atlanta office, including partners Ronald G. Polly and Matthew Boyd, to fortify the labor and employment practice. Meanwhile,…
Venable has reported a new addition to its labor and employment sector with Kathryn T. Lundy becoming a partner at the law firm’s New York location. Notably, Lundy brings her expertise in litigating high-stakes disputes, including but not limited to sexual harassment and discrimination, wage and hour violations, breach of contract and restrictive covenants as…
The legal landscape is in constant flux with talent migration becoming increasingly common. One such development involves Theresa M. Sprain transitioning from Womble Bond Dickinson to join Baker Donelson. Sprain has joined Baker Donelson as a shareholder in the labor and employment group establishing her new base in Raleigh, N.C., as stated by the firm…
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP have announced the addition of a new member to their labor and employment practice group. Kindall C. James, a seasoned lawyer specializing in labor and employment issues, has now been appointed as a partner in the firm’s Houston office according to a recent press release by the firm. James’s main…
On February 12, 2024, national litigation firm Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani announced the opening of yet another outpost, this time in Ventura County, California. The firm reveled this expansion news in their official announcement made on Monday. The managerial reins of this new office will be in the hands of Debra Ellwood Meppen, the chair…
Despite a decrease in transaction activity, Seyfarth Shaw reported approximately 3% revenue growth in 2023. The firm has a growth strategy that includes the expansion of new practices, locations, and the application of artificial intelligence. Profits per equity partner also increased in 2023, albeit at a slower rate than the revenue. This was a result…
In an update from a complex legal case, ABC, Australia’s Government-owned broadcasting network, has reportedly enlisted the services of U.S. based law firm Seyfarth Shaw to represent it in a wrongful dismissal case. The lawsuit centers around allegations of discrimination in the context of social media posts related to the Israel-Hamas conflict. More details here….
In recent legal news, a significant change in the employment litigation sector has been observed. Seyfarth Shaw has recruited Gary Friedman, previously the head of Weil Gotshal & Manges employment litigation group. Gary Friedman has decided to join Seyfarth Shaw in New York adding another feather to his diverse legal career. He will be functioning…
The saga of the legal battle between the widow of Bret A. Cohen, chair of Nelson Mullins’ Labor & Employment practice, and the firm continues. Cohen, unfortunately, succumbed to brain cancer in June 2023. His widow has now filed a lawsuit against the firm, alleging that Cohen had been deprived of a bonus and “overage…